Salary Comparison
Physicians: Bangor vs Columbus
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Bangor, ME
$144,108/yr
Columbus, GA
$140,231/yr
Our recommendation: Bangor, ME
Bangor offers $79 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Bangor
Columbus
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$144,108
$140,231
+$3,877
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,767
$8,531
+$236
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
84
78
+6 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,177
$2,020
+$157
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,252
$1,162
+$90
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$6,590
$6,511
+$79
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.03×
4.22×
-0.19×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.